The appeal is remanded to the RO for scheduling a video-conference hearing and review of additional private treatment reports.
The deciding factor: The case was remanded due to the veteran's request for a video-conference hearing and the need to review new evidence submitted by the veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral knee disorder, left foot disorder, diagnosed as accessory navicular with posterior tibial tendinitis, residuals of an injury of the left thumb
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 19, 2009
- Citation
- 0910216
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection and rating issues, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these matters.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a low back disorder with radiculopathy of the lower extremities and bilateral hip and knee disorders due to the need for VA examinations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a VA examination to address service connection and rating issues.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the left foot disorder and denied ratings in excess of 30 percent for IBS, chronic bronchitis, and headaches. The Board also granted a 10 percent rating for the left hip disorder and denied higher ratings.
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